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OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland A's reinstated first baseman Brandon Moss from the paternity list and optioned outfielder Shane Peterson to Triple-A Sacramento, the club announced today.

Moss was batting .283 with 13 RBI in 13 games when he was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. His second son, Brody, was born that afternoon. Peterson was recalled from Sacramento for Moss on Tuesday and went 1 for 7 with a walk and a RBI in two starts at first base in his Major League debut.